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Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Local Jail

From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.

Analysis • 06.25.2026

The St. Louis Jails Are Running Out of Officers

Too many detainees and too few staff have pushed the City Justice Center and County Jail to a breaking point.

St. Louis • 12.17.2025

St. Louis Jail Is a ‘Potential Powder Keg’

A facility built for progress reflects ‘decades of neglect’ and the city’s deepest struggles, from mental illness to systemic dysfunction.

St. Louis • 04.21.2025

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